General Medicine in Denver and Aurora, CO

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Colorado Alliance for Health Equity and Practice (CAHEP)

At the Colorado Alliance for Health Equity and Practice (CAHEP), we provide exceptional family medicine, known as “Family Medicine by CAHEP,” as well as oral health care for individuals aged 4 and older. Located in Aurora and Denver, Colorado, CAHEP serves the Denver Metropolitan area with a mission to enhance the health of Colorado’s immigrant communities.

CAHEP’s diverse team, fluent in over 40 languages, ensures accessible, inclusive care through interpretation services. Many providers are immigrants themselves, allowing them to build meaningful connections with clients from similar backgrounds.

CAHEP offers a wide range of medical services, including primary care, dental cleanings, women’s health, cancer screening, geriatrics, and chronic disease management, all available under “Family Medicine by CAHEP” to support the community’s comprehensive healthcare needs.

New Patients

Here at Colorado Alliance for Health Equity and Practice (CAHEP) we are always accepting new patients. Regardless of whether you are sick or are simply due for a regular check-up, we are happy to welcome you to our office. We know going to the doctor can be a little overwhelming at times, so we are happy to provide you with our new patient forms ahead of time so that you can fill them out prior to your appointment and save you time during your visit.

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Meet Our Team

Roy Durbin, MD

Family Medicine

Dr. Roy J. Durbin is a family medicine doctor at Family Medicine Clinic for Health Equity Denver and Aurora. He received his medical degree from Unive...

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Roy Durbin, MD

Family Medicine

Dr. Roy J. Durbin is a family medicine doctor at Family Medicine Clinic for Health Equity Denver and Aurora. He received his medical degree from University of Colorado School of Medicine and has been in practice for more than 22 years. Dr. Roy J. Durbin has expertise in treating chronic diabetes, obesity/overweight, chronic high blood pressure, among other conditions. He accepts all insurances.

Deanna Romero,PA

Physicians Assistant

She has over 32 years of experience with family medicine. She has worked in Urgent care; serves ages newborn to seniors. Specialties are musculoskelet...

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Rebecca Thomas, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Compassionate Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Ca...

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Rebecca Thomas, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Compassionate Nurse Practitioner focused on providing quality care and maintaining direct lines of communication with patients and healthcare team. Calm, understanding professional bringing over 20 years of comprehensive experience providing acute care, wellness exams, and chronic disease management through physical examinations and testing.

Irving Kim, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Kim has been a nurse practitioner for over 40 years, working in various organizations, such as InnovAge where she found her passion for working with o...

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Irving Kim, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Kim has been a nurse practitioner for over 40 years, working in various organizations, such as InnovAge where she found her passion for working with older adults. She has worked as a nurse practitioner at the University of Colorado Health Science Center emergency room for eight years, learning a range of skills and procedures.

Ashley Watson, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Ashley Watson is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing in Colorado for 9 years. She appreciates serving the community an...

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Ashley Watson, NP

Nurse Practitioner

Ashley Watson is a Board Certified Family Nurse Practitioner who has been practicing in Colorado for 9 years. She appreciates serving the community and enjoys seeing patients of all ages. She welcomes children, men, and women and works with families to promote health and wellness. Ashley lives in Aurora and has three children.

Deepak Sarwal, MD

Family Medicine and Internal Medicine specialist

He is a family medicine and internal medicine specialist with over 40 years of experience and expertise as an endocrinologist.

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Efren Martinez, MD

Dentist

Dr. Efren Martinez, of Discount Dental Services, graduated from the University of Iowa with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He now practices at Dis...

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Efren Martinez, MD

Dentist

Dr. Efren Martinez, of Discount Dental Services, graduated from the University of Iowa with a Doctor of Dental Surgery degree. He now practices at Discount Dental Services-CAHEP and has 40 years of clinical experience in dentistry. Dr. Martinez provides care for bilingual patients and is well-versed in a variety of dental procedures, including:

Comprehensive oral care

  • Root canal treatments
  • Crowns and bridges
  • Teeth whitening
  • Deep cleaning
  • Routine dental check-ups
  • Offsite oral screenings
  • Extractions
  • Partial and complete dentures
  • Restorative procedures

Sandeep Shankar, MD

Behavioral Health

Dr. Sandeep Shankar has over 18 years of experience in holistic wellness and evidence-based mental health practices. He has worked with globally renow...

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Sandeep Shankar, MD

Behavioral Health

Dr. Sandeep Shankar has over 18 years of experience in holistic wellness and evidence-based mental health practices. He has worked with globally renowned organizations like Core Wellness and Sohum Spa in Mumbai.

In Colorado, Dr. Shankar has spent more than a decade serving complex clients within the Colorado Department of Corrections, focusing on social stabilization and reducing recidivism. He continues to provide multi-layered support to individuals navigating social and emotional rehabilitation.

Kind words from our patients

Rhazi E.

Hi Dental Team, I had a root canal and a crown put on a back molar tooth. I was really pleased with the outcome and the skill level work. I really do recommend this center wholeheartedly. Regards El Rhazi.

Kwang S.

Very Kind,So quickly service for patients.

Knight T.

It’s was a quick visit, we went over a few things and she gave me advice on the medication I needed. Awesome.

Comprehensive care
two convenient locations

Discount Dentistry

Discount Dentistry

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Family Medicine

Family Medicine

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Behavioral Health

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